Ellie Goulding’s post draws attention amid Ed Sheeran and Macklemore controversy

Sheeran later said he had never confirmed that the song was about the pair, but claimed a British newspaper had published the story and other outlets followed it. Goulding has repeatedly denied being in a relationship with Sheeran while acknowledging that she dated Horan.

“I did go on a few dates with Niall but I was never in a relationship with Ed. I have absolutely no idea where that came from and why it was turned into such a big thing,” Goulding toldELLE UKin 2015.

Years later, Goulding said the speculation had caused “a lot of trauma” and affected her personally and professionally. “I can laugh about it now but it changed things for me,” she said in an interview with.

Business Insider. The timing comes as Sheeran has faced criticism following Macklemore’s removal from the remaining US dates. Macklemore had made pro-Palestinian comments during performances at New Jersey’s Met.

Life Stadium, including calling for “Free Palestine”. Several venues subsequently objected to his participation. Sheeran said the decision was made by the tour promoter rather than him, adding that he had tried to find a solution.

The controversy has since widened, with Finneas, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe and Sheeran’s touring band Beoga withdrawing from the tour in solidarity with Macklemore.